The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has done a good job by combining the suggestions and recommendations of various stakeholders. In fact, the proposed national telecom policy 2012 of India is an improvement over the policy suggested in 2011.

However, these are very broad and important aspects that require suitable modification of the constitution and powers of TRAI so that TRAI can fulfill the commitments and policies that have been suggested in the 2012 policy.

Fortunately, the Telecom Commission has agreed to grant to TRAI the powers to penalise the defaulters. If finally approved by the appropriate authority, TRAI will be able to summon companies and individuals, call for evidence and even seek expert advice while conducting an enquiry, in order to ensure that telecom companies comply with rules, especially those concerning phone users in the country.

This is a much needed power that should be conferred upon TRAI so that it can perform its functions and duties more efficiently. Perry4Law and PTLB welcome this move and wishes TRAI all the best in this regard and hope that TRAI would emerge as a super regulator in the field it is managing.